Do it now, for sure.imo, (unless you're really looking forward to sticking those things on
through the soundhole)
Ken
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Installing K&K pure mini |
Hello, I'm going to be putting K&K's into two new builds I'm working on. I thought about installing them onto the soundboard before I close the box, but then starting thinking about keeping the wires out of the way while drilling and reaming the pins. Anyone install these in advance like that? I think I can just bundle up the wires and tape them above the bridge plate. Should be fine, right? Brad |
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| Author: | johnparchem [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
bcombs510 wrote: Hello, I'm going to be putting K&K's into two new builds I'm working on. I thought about installing them onto the soundboard before I close the box, but then starting thinking about keeping the wires out of the way while drilling and reaming the pins. Anyone install these in advance like that? I think I can just bundle up the wires and tape them above the bridge plate. Should be fine, right? Brad I have done it that way. The wires have a big enough loop so it is not hard to keep them out of the way. While finishing the instrument I secure the socket end with tape to the bridge pin to keep it from banging around. |
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| Author: | bcombs510 [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 9:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
Excellent. Thanks, John! |
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| Author: | Ken Lewis [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 10:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
Do it now, for sure.imo, (unless you're really looking forward to sticking those things on through the soundhole) Ken |
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| Author: | Casey Cochran [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
The pin holes are a great reference for a precise installation. |
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| Author: | Woodie G [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
We prep for install prior to the body being closed for systems such as the Anthem or other PSA-mounted items that benefit from the area being shellacked, but the K&K elements are very sensitive to minor siting issues, so we do them after construction. |
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| Author: | WilbPorter [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 12:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
"... but the K&K elements are very sensitive to minor siting issues, so we do them after construction." That would be my concern too. |
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| Author: | Terence Kennedy [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
Placement is so important that I would always do it after the bridge is on. I noticed that the most recent instructions from K&K have you putting the high e transducer directly under the e string and the remainder as before between the pin holes. Their simple jig has always worked well for me. |
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| Author: | mountain whimsy [ Mon Mar 12, 2018 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Installing K&K pure mini |
I agree with installing at the end. They install so easily with the jig that I would hate to be off on the placement. |
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